WAO ART #394

South Africa is set to license 60 crypto exchanges, making it one of the first African countries to do so. The licenses will ensure that the exchanges operate within regulatory guidelines. The deadline for exchanges to submit their licensing applications is November 30.

Dencun upgrade is now live on Ethereum mainnet. Biggest upgrade since the Merge. Enhances the functionality and performance of the Ethereum network. Aims to improve scalability and reduce transaction fees. Exciting news for Ethereum users and the crypto community.

The FCA has updated its position on cryptoasset-backed Exchange Traded Notes in the UK. Recognised Investment Exchanges can now request to list cETNs. These products will only be available for professional investors, such as investment firms and credit institutions.

Asian countries are adapting their financial and regulatory sectors to accommodate the cryptocurrency market. India's market regulator, SEBI, plans to allow instant trade settlements by the end of March to align traditional markets with the speed of cryptocurrency transactions.

Guatemala’s power regulator CNEE approved reference terms for an energy supply call planned by electricity distributors Deorsa and Deocsa, known collectively as Energuate. The utilities will use the reference terms to draft bidding rules to procure power from May 1 this year to April 30, 2025.

Solana memecoin dogwifhat's Shiba Inu mascot will be displayed on Las Vegas's Sphere. The community raised $650,000 for the project, surpassing the fundraising target. The fundraiser received $672,288.156 in USD Coin contributions. The LED display of the beanie-wearing dog will last for a week.

Quest Yelverton Kalgoorlie Hotel in Australia is listed for sale. Price expectation is around $7 million. Long-term lease in place until 2046 with options to extend. Located in the center of Kalgoorlie's main business district. Includes 50 units, with 45 units and the reception building.